Lower Bucknell Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Bucknell Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 91.1% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | NH03610 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MR DAVID BUCKNELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Bucknell Pond Dam?
Lower Bucknell Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lower Bucknell Pond Dam?
Lower Bucknell Pond Dam is owned by MR DAVID BUCKNELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Bucknell Pond Dam built?
Lower Bucknell Pond Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lower Bucknell Pond Dam?
Lower Bucknell Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lower Bucknell Pond Dam?
Lower Bucknell Pond Dam has a dam height of 35 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lower Bucknell Pond Dam last inspected?
Lower Bucknell Pond Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.